Job Description & Person Specification
Job Title: Paramedic / Emergency Care Practitioner
Base: Norwich Road Surgery or Chesterfield Drive Surgery, Ipswich
Reports to: GP Partners
Working Pattern: Negotiable up to Full time
Salary: Negotiable and dependent upon experience
Job Summary
The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner, and potentially as part of a collaborative multi-surgery domiciliary care team, providing high quality and timely care. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral of patients within their level of competence supported by agreed protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
§ Act as a paramedic / emergency care practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.
§ Undertake consultations in the surgery or the community as an autonomous practitioner and using you own clinical judgement to diagnose and treat patients.
§ Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
§ Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
§ Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need, where necessary working to Patient Group Directions or with reference back to registered GP as necessary.
§ Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
Professional
§ Adhere to the HCPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within scope of professional practice.
§ Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and HCPC/NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.
§ Maintain professional manner and act as a positive role model.
§ Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
§ Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.
§ Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Communication
§ Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
§ Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.
§ Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
§ Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and HCPC guidelines.
§ Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvement
§ Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
§ Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities.
§ Participate in quality improvement within the service.
§ Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs.
§ Adhere to employer policies, procedures and guidelines.
Key Values
In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhere to the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in force and ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to the role. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with the Company’s policies and regulations.
Our Values
§ To act in accordance with “Our Values” at all times in delivering their role, ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is a fundamental part of their behaviour.
Continuous Personal Development
§ To contribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
Conduct
§ To demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
Confidentiality
§ Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Equality and Diversity
§ Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
§ Direct staff as necessary to ensure compliance with employer policies to ensure no discrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability, sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
§ Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Health, Safety & Security
§ Comply with employer health & safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Safeguarding
§ It is the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protect children & young people and vulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertake mandatory training relevant to the role.
Paramedic / Emergency Care Practitioner – Job Description
Person Specification:
Essential(When applying for this job it is important you fulfil all essential requirements. If you do not you are unlikely to be interviewed) / Desirable
(When applying for this job it is desirable you fulfil these requirements. However, if you so not you may still apply and may be interviewed)
Qualification & Skills / § Registered Paramedic
§ Clinical skills, qualifications, or evidence of equivalent experience / § Degree in health care or equivalent
§ Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience / § 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years will have been spent in primary care, A&E unscheduled care or related field
§ Experience of working to protocols, guidelines and Patient Group Directives / § 2 years’ experience of working as an paramedic/emergency care practitioner, nurse practitioner or community matron in one of the following
§ General Practice
§ A&E
Communication & People Skills / § Excellent communication skills
§ Ability to evidence in writing, verbally and through listening skills, personal understanding and use of English language
§ Enthusiastic and committed / § A second language
Organisational Skills / § Ability to organise and prioritise workload
§ Able to work under pressure
Specialist knowledge/skills / § Ability to work autonomously
§ Excellent clinical skills
Physical Skills / § Able to pass pre-employment checks (enhanced DBS)
Other / § A full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential
This job description and person specification reflects the current requirements of the role. As objectives, duties and responsibilities change and develop; the job description will be reviewed and amended or updated as required.
Paramedic / Emergency Care Practitioner – Job Description